Why Indian manufacturing’s productivity growth is plummeting and what can be done?

What is the news? According to a recent study Productivity growth in Indian manufacturing has been slowing since the 1990s,… Continue reading

Women’s reproductive autonomy as the new catchword

Why is this news? India’s progress in family planning initiatives and achievements in areas such as life expectancy, maternal health,… Continue reading

Quantum Supercomputer using Majorana Zero Modes

Central Idea Microsoft researchers have made significant strides in the creation of Majorana zero modes, a type of particle that… Continue reading

SC seeks Data on action taken against Lynchings

Central Idea The Supreme Court has decided to assess the actions taken by the Union and States to address incidents… Continue reading

Foxconn withdraws Chip Manufacturing Deal

Central Idea Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, has announced its withdrawal from a $19.5 billion semiconductor… Continue reading

Global South: Origins and Significance

Central Idea The unwillingness of many leading countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to stand with NATO over the… Continue reading

Don’t waste the wastewater

What’s the news? A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health has reintroduced wastewater surveillance as a powerful strategy… Continue reading

LVM-3: the ISRO Rocket

Central Idea ISRO is scheduled to launch the Chandrayaan 3 mission on July 14. The mission will be carried out… Continue reading

Turtle Rehabilitation: A Crucial Element in Ganges Conservation

Central Idea Hundreds of turtles will be released into the river as a joint endeavour between the Namami Gange Programme,… Continue reading

Why is China limiting exports of raw materials?

Central Idea China’s Ministry of Commerce recently announced export controls on gallium and germanium, citing national security interests. The move… Continue reading

India-Russia Trade Payments Crisis

Central Idea India’s increasing reliance on oil imports from Russia has presented challenges in making payments due to various factors.… Continue reading

Performance Grading Index (PGI) released for 2021-22

Central Idea The annual Performance Grading Index (PGI) released by the Union government ranks the performance of States and Union… Continue reading

Nari Adalat: Women-only Courts

Central Idea The government is launching a unique initiative ‘Nari Adalat’ to establish women-only courts at the village level. Nari… Continue reading

In news: Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)

Central Idea Dadabhai Naoroji, the first Indian member of the British Parliament, played a significant role in India’s anti-colonial struggle.… Continue reading

Evidence of High Rainfall during Deccan Traps Volcanism

Central Idea A team of scientists from IIT Kharagpur has discovered evidence of exceptionally high annual rainfall during the volcanic… Continue reading

The challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and how to confront it effectively

What’s the news? Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is today reckoned among the most ominous threats confronting Global Public Health. There is… Continue reading

Why TRAI wants to regulate WhatsApp, similar services

Central Idea In a surprising move, the TRAI is reconsidering its previous stance on regulating OTT communication services such as… Continue reading

Bad loans at record low, but write-offs still in the mix

What is the news? The latest financial stability report released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows a continuous… Continue reading

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023

Central Idea A parliamentary committee has given its endorsement to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the… Continue reading

The abolition of cantonments: What does it entail for urban local bodies?

Central Idea Recently, the Ministry of Defence took a significant step towards disbanding cantonments in India with the notification for… Continue reading

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